Heart Update

Brian went to his cardiologist Tuesday.  His cardiologist said he was worried about his heart at this point.  So now Brian has to wait until March 12th to see the Cardiac Surgeon.  Fun stuff I tell you.  He is very worried about surgery.  I told him also that not having surgery could be more dangerous so sooner may be better.  He was hoping the Surgeon would hold off till June, which I doubt.  I am thinking it will happen in the next 1-2 months.  His cardiologist also stated that this heart condition tends to act in a bell curve and decline quickly once it starts down that slope.  If he delays surgery too long he is at risk of congestive heart failure, which could cause irreversible heart damage.   He also has intermittent symptoms of A-fib, which puts him at risk of stroke.  I have heard really great things about the Cardiac Surgeon from his Cardiologist and from Cardiac Rehab nurses who are really know about this stuff.  People at work have been very supportive.  We are also hoping that he can have the minimally invasive surgery so that he can heal as soon as possible.  I know that he would have lifting restrictions for 6 weeks with the full open heart surgery and no driving for at least 4 weeks too.  I don't know the restrictions for the "Mini."  I would likely only be able to take off about 3 weeks with vacation.  Macey and Elliott would have to learn that Daddy can hug them if they fall but he can not pick them up.  They would also have to learn to do more things on there own or wait till Mama gets home.   I think they will adapt fine.   Kids are pretty good at that.

Heart Trouble after V'day

Sometimes life is not all about me.
Brian is a little stressed out right now. For anyone who cares and doesn't know, he has a bicuspid aortic heart valve. Everyone is supposed to have 3 and 2 just doesn't work quite right. You can live with this problem for quite a while but eventually you need a heart valve replacement. He had a recent Echo and he won't know the results until his appointment next week, Tuesday. He is stressed that he will need open heart surgery soon. He also has to decide if he wants a mechanical valve and be on blood thinners the rest of his life or have a bovine or pig valve which will likely require replacement in 10-15 years. He will also be on lifting restrictions for 6 weeks in which he can't lift either of the children. All this is still up in the air until his appointment on Tuesday.

Ok, now about me.
Weigh in Today
162 lbs

This is not too surprising really. I have NOT been pigging out on anything and have been very moderate in my diet but still have to be really strict to lose weight. This is so frustrating because now it's down to the little things I have to pay close attention too. This is hard for me.
Some areas to work on:
NF milk - I've been using 2% in my coffee
Not eating any of the kids left overs
Not eating as much dinner
Eating less on the weekends especially PB and big breakfasts
Eating less snacks around the hospital even just 1-2 little chocolates or sm pc cake at lunch
Try writting down exactlly what I eat as I go so I know the little things to cut back on

This seems a little strict but I am going to work very hard at this. I really don't want to get stuck at 162 lbs. I'll never get to use my Starbucks Gift Certificates, if don't get to 160 at least and that is still 20 lbs from the ultimate goal of 140 lbs. 140 is going to be super tough but I am still going to try.

Today

I actually have time to write what I ate so far today. My appetite is fully back. No more stomach upset as a crutch. I am back on my own.

Breakfast:
Banana Lg
1/2 wheat bagel with 2 tblsp cream cheese
Coffee w/ 2% 2 oz and 2 creamers

Lunch
Chicken ravioli with cream sauce 1 1/2c
Choc chip cookie
2 choc kisses

Snack
Coffee 1/2 and 1/2 1 oz and 2 sugars
Sugar snap peas 4 oz
1 peanut butter waffer
1 choc

Dinner
I have no idea yet

Dessert
Gelato

Exercise
Bike to work 45 min
Bike to hair 30 min

Love Day

I hope you are celebrating the love today and not focusing on stuff. I am hoping not to focus on food or stuff and enjoying a little love with the family. Of course I have to work 10 hours so there's not much time for Love but we'll try fit it in.

Well, here's what I ate yesterday. I know this is mainly for my own benefit but here goes.

Breakfast
Lg. Banana
Bagel cin/raisin (Noah) 4 tblsp cream cheese
Coffee 2 oz 2% and 2 creamers

Lunch
Chicken rice soup 3/4c
Biscuit 3/4
Sugar snap peas
Spinach salad with dressing
Chocolate cake 5oz

Dinner
Lg. salad carrots, beets, tomatoes 3 tbsp dressing 1/4 beans and corn
4 Prunes

Exercise
2 mile run
45 min bike to work
50 min bike home

Wednesday Weigh IN

Well, it's been a week since I last posted. I was really kinda down about my weight staying the same 2 weeks in a row at 166 lbs. I didn't over eat because this got me down. I had plans to find a way to lose the weight without starving. However, we all got the pukies over the weekend. The last time I lost a bunch of weight was because I had a slight nausea for a couple of weeks. I plan to milk this stomach illness as well. I am not really hungry so I will not be eating much. I know that could eat right over this but again I am going to be milking it for all I can. Today, I am down to 161 lbs. I know this is not particularly healthy to lose so much in one week but I feel fine.

Yesterday Intake and Exercise

Breakfast
Banana
Coffee with 2 creamers and 2 oz 2% milk

Lunch
Penne pasta 1/4c
2-3 oz Sauage
4 oz chocolate cake
Turkey wrap (cheese, turkey, cream cheese, tortila) 4oz

Snack
Coffee 2 oz 1/2&1/2 2 sugars

Dinner
Lg salad with shredded carrots and beets, 3 grape tomatoes, 1 oz peas 3 tblsp salad dressing

Exercise
Bike to work 45
Bike home 15 min (flat tire)

Wednesday Weigh in

So Elliott and Macey and I went walking in the rain but it cleared up and was a nice evening last night.

Ok, Weigh in: 166lbs, Yucky scale. Well, it's really just that I'm a little behind. I am going to go reweigh now that I've cleared the digestive system a bit.

Breakfast
Banana
Raisin Bran 1 c w/6oz NF milk

Lunch
Sandwich 1/2
Chips 1/2
Fruit

Snack
Coffee w/ 2% 2 oz Milk

Dinner

The Old Grey Mare

So I went running this AM. I had a kid's song stuck in my head. I'm singing, "The old grey mare she ain't what she used to be, she ain't what she used to be many long years ago." I certainly don't feel old but that is sooo appropriate to my current situation. I am glad my body still allows me to run and I hope it can keep up with my spirit.



Yesterday 2/4
Breakfast
Banana
Raisin Bran w/ 2% milk

Snack
3 baby carrots with dip
3 brocolli pc with dip

Lunch
Brown rice 1c
Curry squash and zucinni 1/4c
Jai Pur veggies (1/2 pkt)
Nuts a few



Snack
5oz Chocolate pudding
1 1/2 pc chocolate candies

Dinner
Salad with 4 grape tomatoes, shreaded carrots, shreaded beets 3 tblsp dressing
Shells and white cheddar 1 c



Dessert
Chocolate chocolate chip protein bar - 4oz

Exercise- My alarm didn't go off so I didn't wake up until 5:30. Therefore, no running
Bike to work 45 min
Bike home 55 min




Today 2/5
Breakfast
Banana
1/2 apple fritter
6 oz NF milk


Lunch
Brown rice 1c
Curry zuccinni and squash 1/4c
Jai Pur veggies (1/2 pkt)
Banana bread 1 1/2 slice


Snack
Coffee 2oz 1/2&1/2
1/2 Granola protein bar (chocolate/chocolate chip)

Dinner
Taco Salad w/ beans 1/2c
cheese 1 1/2 oz
Shreaded carrots
4 grape tomatoes
Lean Hamburger 2 oz
Sour cream 2 tblsp
chips 1 1/2 oz

Dessert
Yogurt 2oz
1/2 Granola protein bar (chocolate/chocolate chip)

Your Sunday my Monday too much bread

I went to Zenana spa today. They had an open house so I got $15 off. I scheduled a Manicure and pedicure. I have never had a pedicure. It should be nice.

Breakfast
Toast 2pc
1 w/ 2 tblsp peanut butter and 1 tblsp jam
Banana
Coffee w/ splenda and 2 oz 1/2 & 1/2

Lunch
3 pc como bread w/butter
1 1/2c Lentil soup
1 carrot
Few nuts

Snack
Cookie
2 pc chocolate

Dinner
2 pc sour dough bread w/butter
4oz Pork chop
1 1/2c Shells and cheese Pasta roni
6 oz IPA
1 prune

Exercise: BTW I wake up at 4:30 am
Run 2 mi
Bike 45 min to work
Bike 30 min (met Brian at Zenana)

Saturday Fun

I've decided that losing weight is my 3rd job, which of course comes behind my parenting job and my speech therapy job. So far I feel like I'm not doing too bad considering this.

Elliott, Ella (the dog) and I ran to Fred Meyers this AM to get Chocolate chips to my our own "Bars." The kids usually eat Kids Cliff bars. Oh yeah, it was 4.5 miles round trip. Ella and I our both very tired.
Sorry if you were looking for any new pictures, Macey had another rough night and I still haven't been able post a lot of thoughts that I want to.

Breakfast
Banana
2 eggs
2 pc toast w/ 1 tblsp butter

Lunch
Snacked on kids leftovers
and chocolate chips from the bars we made

Snack
Choc/choc chip protein Bar

Dinner
Burrito
Black beans
Brown rice
Avocado about 1/2 lg
Cheese 1 oz
sour cream 2 tblsp
hamburger 1 1/2 oz

Dessert
40z smoothie

Yesterday and Today

1/31
Exercise
45 min bike to work
50 min bike home

Breakfast
Banana
Raisin Bran with 4 oz 2% milk
Peanut butter 2 tblsp

Lunch
Sushi California roll x9
Curry veggies 1c
Rice 1c
1 mandarin orange
Few nuts

Snack
None

Dinner
Salad with shredded carrots
Grape tomatoes
2 tblsp salad dressing
4oz Chicken

Dessert
Mango Banana smoothie 8oz about 2% milk fat

2/1
Breakfast
banana
Oat Bran 6oz made with NF milk 4oz
Toast with 2 tblsp PB and 1 tblsp jelly

Lunch
Turkey sandwich
2 tblsp mayo
3 slices of turkey
1 slice of cheese
Lettuce
1 lg orange

Snack
Coffee with 4oz NF milk and chocolate syrup (2oz)

Dinner
Spaghetti Noodles 1 1/2c 1 tblsp pesto
4 oz chicken
1 lg raw carrot

Dessert
6oz Mango banana yogurt smoothie about 2% milk fat

Well, I didn't get any exercise in because I wanted to sleep. Macey had a rough night. I hope to make it running tomorrow. Oh yeah, the kids and I did a little dancing in the evening to Journey that I worked up a sweat with so that was good. So far I am doing good with not eating too much. I was really hungry this morning but didn't gobble down 3 pc of toast that sounds soooo good.